In Senate Farewell, Kerry Speaks Of Need To Listen
The five-term Massachusetts Democrat was emotional at times during a speech on the Senate floor as he discussed the importance of listening and of cooperation.
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The five-term Massachusetts Democrat was emotional at times during a speech on the Senate floor as he discussed the importance of listening and of cooperation.
The governor was sending clear signals he wanted a person of color to have this plum, and was not going to be swayed by anyone who thought they could elbow him in another direction.
Governor Deval Patrick has chosen his former Chief of Staff to fill John Kerry's Senate seat until a special election is held in June.
Outgoing Sen. John Kerry is planning a farewell tour of Massachusetts before formally stepping down from the seat he's held for nearly three decades.
One person disappointed by Gov. Deval Patrick's decision to name Mo Cowan as interim U.S. Senator is former Congressman Barney Frank.
Congressman Stephen Lynch is launching a tour of Massachusetts during which he's expected to announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate.
So with the primaries only three months away, let's get the conversation going about what sort of choices this race will offer.
Jon Keller says there's an emerging consensus on Beacon Hill that the Governor will choose one of three candidates.
In his annual state-of-the-city address, Menino says that he's never been more optimistic about Boston's future, and outlined several new initiatives including education.
GOP officials close to Scott Brown report that the former Republican senator is "leaning strongly toward running" in the special election to replace Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry.
The Boston Democrat has been privately telling supporters of his plans to run, although he publicly said last week that he had not made a final decision.
The vote was 94-3. Once sworn-in, Kerry will replace Hillary Rodham Clinton, who is stepping down after four years.
Students who graduate with no understanding of U.S. history are ill-equipped to function in the adult world.
A Massachusetts state senator who played a key role in the revitalization of the South Boston waterfront and was seen by some as the next Senate president is stepping down to enter private law practice.
Secretary of State William Galvin says the election will be June 25, with a primary on April 30.
